A "rock" is dropped from the top of a cliff of unknown height. The sound of the impact below is heard 2.7 seconds after its release. Speed of sound is 340 m/s. What's the height of the cliff?

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A "rock" is dropped from the top of a cliff of
unknown height. The sound of the impact
below is heard 2.7 seconds after its release.
Speed of sound is 340 m/s. What's the
height of the cliff?
Transcribed Image Text:A "rock" is dropped from the top of a cliff of unknown height. The sound of the impact below is heard 2.7 seconds after its release. Speed of sound is 340 m/s. What's the height of the cliff?
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